Access to Justice Clinic
In the Access to Justice Clinic (A2J), student attorneys work to protect and advance civil rights, equal rights, and gender justice, especially for vulnerable and underrepresented communities. Our work includes litigating in court, advocating for legislative reform, and engaging in the community. From civil rights litigation to equal rights legislation to reproductive justice and maternal health advocacy, our students represent clients on issues of local, national, and global importance.
Note: This course satisfies four hours of the experiential learning requirement and provides the 50-hours of pro bono service required for admission to the NYS Bar.
Bernadette Gargano
Director of Access to Justice Clinic
Clinical Legal Education
More than twenty-five million Americans are denied legal assistance each year due to lack of resources. This crisis impacts individuals and families that are part of our most vulnerable populations.